The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 218i Gran Tourer (18 - ..) vs. VW Touran 1.4 TSI DSG (10 - 15)
€ 30,800
€ 26,800
€ 30,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 26,800
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ considerably. The BMW 218i Gran Tourer is 6.7 inches longer, 0.2 inches wider and 2.6 inches lower than the VW Touran 1.4 TSI.
BMW 218i Gran Tourer
VW Touran 1.4 TSI
63.3
70.9
80.2
65.9
70.6
81.9
70.9 in
Width
70.6 in
80.2 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
81.9 in
63.3 in
Height
65.9 in
109.4
179.8
105.4
173.1
179.8 in
Length
173.1 in
109.4 in
Wheelbase
105.4 in
Vehicle Weight
BMW 218i Gran Tourer
VW Touran 1.4 TSI
3296 lb
Curb Weight
3386 lb
4542 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4740 lb
Weight Difference:
90 lb
2.66 %
General
BMW 218i Gran Tourer
VW Touran 1.4 TSI
F46
Generation
1T
Minivan
Car Body Style
Minivan
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
BMW 218i Gran Tourer
VW Touran 1.4 TSI
Straight-three gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with gas turbine compressor
BMW
Engine Series
Engine Code
*CTH*
4
Valves
4
3
Cylinders
4
1.5 L / 73 cu in
Displacement
1.4 L / 69 cu in
138 hp
at 4500 rpm
Power
138 hp
at 5600 rpm
BMW 218i Gran Tourer
138 hp
138 hp
VW Touran 1.4 TSI
162 lb‑ft
at 1480 rpm
Max. Torque
162 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
BMW 218i Gran Tourer
162 lb‑ft
162 lb‑ft
VW Touran 1.4 TSI
Performance
BMW 218i Gran Tourer
VW Touran 1.4 TSI
127 mph
Maximum Speed
126 mph
9.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
433 ft
0.000 sec
BMW 218i Gran Tourer
62 mph
62
mph
mph
433 ft
0.000 sec
VW Touran 1.4 TSI
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23.88 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
24.54 lb/hp
BMW 218i Gran Tourer
23.88 lb/hp
24.54 lb/hp
VW Touran 1.4 TSI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW 218i Gran Tourer
VW Touran 1.4 TSI
Fuel Economy
42 mpg
combined
36 mpg
BMW 218i Gran Tourer
42 mpg
36 mpg
VW Touran 1.4 TSI
34 mpg
city
28 mpg
No data
highway
42 mpg
13.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.9 gal
566 mi
Range
565 mi
BMW 218i Gran Tourer
566 mi
565 mi
VW Touran 1.4 TSI
Environmental Impact
106.1 kWh
Total Energy Consumption
per 100 miles ⓘThe total energy consumption per 100 miles is the amount of energy consumed by a vehicle when burning fuel or using electricity per 100 miles (final energy), and the energy required to produce the appropriate amount of fuel or electricity (primary energy).
per 100 miles ⓘThe total energy consumption per 100 miles is the amount of energy consumed by a vehicle when burning fuel or using electricity per 100 miles (final energy), and the energy required to produce the appropriate amount of fuel or electricity (primary energy).
125 kWh
BMW 218i Gran Tourer
106.1 kWh
125 kWh
VW Touran 1.4 TSI
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP-ISC (WLTP)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
249 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
248 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
BMW 218i Gran Tourer
VW Touran 1.4 TSI
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1246 lb
Maximum Payload
1354 lb
18.3 cu ft
Trunk Volume
19.7 cu ft
53.9 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
56.3 cu ft
